Hopkinton State Fair August 28, 2008

2008 Hopkinton State Fair
Family Fun for Everyone
Open Daily from Thursday, August 28th through Monday, September 1st . At the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds 392 Kearsarge Avenue Contoocook, NH. 03229

The 2008 Hopkinton State Fair is back with lots to see and do for the entire family. Just to name a few Our Grandstand attractions this year include Motocross Bikes Competition Don’t miss the opportunity to watch these mud-slinging bikes perform jaw-dropping turns, jumps, and “whoops”. Not sure what a “whoop” is? Come find out. This show is a must see! Demolition Derby Come and watch our drivers turn full-size cars into compacts. We also have a four-cylinder class with foreign and domestic cars! Sunday’s Derby features four-cylinder cars, 1980 or newer. New! Truck Rock Crawl These trucks rock...and sometimes roll. (They really do!) A massive pile of boulders proves no obstacle for these modified off-road vehicles. Come watch, as they maneuver the rocks in ways you never imagined possible. All this and so much more.

Fiesta Shows New England’s Finest Carnival Midway:
Offers pay one price ride specials Purchase a wristband with a discount coupon for $16.00 and ride unlimited rides. Thursday, August 28th, 4pm until closing - Ride unlimited rides for $16* per person and Friday, August 29th, 5pm until closing - Ride unlimited rides for $16* per person.
Featured shows:
Sandscapes Think you are a master at sculpting a sand castle? Think again. Sheepdog Herding Demonstrations entertains audiences with his herding demonstrations. Battle of the Bands Friday, August 29, 6pm Rock-out as the best local bands battle it out to see just who is the best. You never know who will make it big...don’t miss the opportunity to say “I saw them play live!” Tractor Pulls Come watch your neighbors and friends compete to see who has the pull in Stock Farm and Garden Tractor Competitions! Jeff Dearborn & the Contoocook Blues Society An upbeat Chicago style blues band based in Contoocook, NH will display their passion for the blues as they perform a mix of blues standards, lesser-known gems and songs penned by band leader and harmonica player Jeff Dearborn. New! Great American Frontier Show Our Nation’s heritage comes alive through the excitement of Windham Mountain Ranch’s Great American Frontier Show…a tribute to the frontier people and animals that built America. The show includes Wild Animals of America, an educational demonstration featuring black bears, mountain lions, and timber wolves. The Animals That Built America, featuring a completely outfitted covered wagon, horses of all sizes, a Texas longhorn, cowboys, cowgirls, trick riders, shoot outs, and a whole lot more.

For more information on the 2008 Hopkinton State Fair Phone 603 746 4191 E-mail hsinfo@tds.net Website http://www.hsfair.org

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Official Website: http://www.hsfair.org